Leia was supposed to be a major part of ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

In the years since her star turn as Princess Leia in Star Wars, she had become an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, a script doctor for some of the biggest movies in Hollywood and a beloved character who never stopped finding ways to surprise us and make us laugh.

Everyone is still trying to come to terms with this unexpected loss, but with Leia expected to play a major role in both Episode VIII and Episode IX, Disney is faced with some tough decisions regarding the character.

This week, The Hollywood Reporter learned from insiders with knowledge of the situation that Leia was set to appear in at least two key scenes are planned for Episode VIII and Episode IX.

One of those scenes would be a reunion with her brother, Luke Skywalker, and the other would be a confrontation with her son, Kylo Ren.